Cartilage is separated from surrounding tissues by a fibrous

Conscious awareness of incoming sensory information is called

A. stimulation. B. adaptation. C. transduction. D. reception. E. sensation.

The attached portion of the ________ is the root, whereas the freely moving portion is the shaft or body.

A. uterus B. penis C. vas deferens D. seminal vesicles

An adult patient is brought into the emergency room of a local hospital. The EMTs report the patient lost about 300 cc (cubic centimeters or milliliters) of blood. Is this life-threatening?

A. Yes; 300 cc represents about 1/6 of the body's total blood volume of 2 liters. B. No; most adults have 4-6 liters of blood, so a loss of 300 cc would not be life-threatening. C. Yes; 300 cc represents about 1/3 of the blood's volume. D. No; most adults have more than 7 liters of blood, so a loss of 300 cc would not be life-threatening.

One effect of aging on the skeletal system is

A. decreased bone matrix. B. increased bone density. C. Both "decreased bone matrix" and "decreased collagen fibers" are correct. D. increased elastic fibers. E. decreased collagen fibers.